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Erin414

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  1. started my preop diet today- and was so sick =[. what does everyone think about freezing the shakes into popsicles to make them more enjoyable. same thing with isopure after surgery. i know for me right now its a struggle to even get 30 oz of water and 1 shake down. i also feel insanely on edge.. like cranky or snappy as well as very out of it and spacey =[. what is everyone going through and feeling during preop?? all my diet consists on is bariatric advantage protein powder yogurt - fatfree broth and clear liquids. any recommendations on how to consume this powder??
  2. started my preop diet today- and was so sick =[. what does everyone think about freezing the shakes into popsicles to make them more enjoyable. same thing with Isopure after surgery. i know for me right now its a struggle to even get 30 oz of Water and 1 shake down. i also feel insanely on edge.. like cranky or snappy as well as very out of it and spacey =[. what is everyone going through and feeling during preop?? all my diet consists on is Bariatric Advantage Protein powder yogurt - fatfree broth and Clear liquids. any recommendations on how to consume this powder??
  3. started my preop diet today- and was so sick =[. what does everyone think about freezing the shakes into popsicles to make them more enjoyable. same thing with Isopure after surgery. i know for me right now its a struggle to even get 30 oz of Water and 1 shake down. i also feel insanely on edge.. like cranky or snappy as well as very out of it and spacey =[. what is everyone going through and feeling during preop?? all my diet consists on is Bariatric Advantage Protein powder yogurt - fatfree broth and Clear liquids. any recommendations on how to consume this powder??
  4. started my preop diet today- and was so sick =[. what does everyone think about freezing the shakes into popsicles to make them more enjoyable. same thing with Isopure after surgery. i know for me right now its a struggle to even get 30 oz of Water and 1 shake down. i also feel insanely on edge.. like cranky or snappy as well as very out of it and spacey =[. what is everyone going through and feeling during preop?? all my diet consists on is Bariatric Advantage Protein powder yogurt - fatfree broth and Clear liquids. any recommendations on how to consume this powder??
  5. started my preop diet today- and was so sick =[. what does everyone think about freezing the shakes into popsicles to make them more enjoyable. same thing with Isopure after surgery. i know for me right now its a struggle to even get 30 oz of Water and 1 shake down. i also feel insanely on edge.. like cranky or snappy as well as very out of it and spacey =[. what is everyone going through and feeling during preop?? all my diet consists on is Bariatric Advantage Protein Powder yogurt - fatfree broth and Clear Liquids. any recommendations on how to consume this powder??
  6. started my preop diet today- and was so sick =[. what does everyone think about freezing the shakes into popsicles to make them more enjoyable. same thing with isopure after surgery. i know for me right now its a struggle to even get 30 oz of water and 1 shake down. i also feel insanely on edge.. like cranky or snappy as well as very out of it and spacey =[. what is everyone going through and feeling during preop?? all my diet consists on is bariatric advantage protein powder yogurt - fatfree broth and clear liquids. anyone have recommended meal plans or example layouts of how they are managing?
  7. @@Zoey716 heyy i use a blender bottle but ill def try the blender- i used milk yesterday and i wanted to try water to see how it is. yuck! but im trying to see if there are other forms and ways to eating it rather than just sipping too! i miss chewing =[[
  8. just started my Pre-op but for the last couple of weeks my body has been rejecting food. whenever i eat i immedietly run to the bathroom within 20 mins or feel so nauseous. Now im drinking the shhakes and its happening again. I dont mind the Bariatric Advantage with milk its ok but it is a bit thick. any other ideas ways to consume the powder without going off diet? i thought maybe pour it into popsicle molds or put the powder into the yogurt or freeze it like ice cream and try it with a spoon... ANY IDEAS?? or ways to make it easier??? i need to do my pre-op for 10 days then 2 days all Clear liquids. surgery date is the 21st of april! help!!
  9. Hey guys!! just had my preop appointment!!! i start my liquid shakes tomorrow for 10 days then 2 days of only clear liquids!! April 21st is my lucky day!! congrats on everyone who had surgery or got great news!! what did everyone do the night before they started their protein shake diet? did u have a big dinner? like a last supper kinda deal??? idk what my lastnormal meal should be bc i wont be eating real food for about 6 weeks!
  10. @@karla23 hey! congrats on getting so far w your liquid diet. i am about to start mine tomorrow and my surgery is the 21st of april. i took off two weeks because i work with children and they are very hands on. i hear drs recommend 2-3 weeks depending on your profession and level of activity. what do you do? i have the same fears about the shakes - that they wont be enough etc. im more afraid to not like the bariatric advantage powder lol. whatever you need you can always ask =]
  11. @@Brittany we are the same day!! i start mine tomorrow i bought 1 big bag but i have the option of chocolate or vanilla. is either better? people keep saying the unjury chicken Soup broth is amazing w 21g of Protein. the last week or so when i eat i feel so sick or i feel so sick from nerves i can't eat or enjoy the food im actually eating. =[
  12. @@danaevett ahh i was hoping it wouldnt taste so bad. can i add anything to them to make them taste any better? sugar free torani syrup or yogurt etc? im so nervous and the having to eat something that is afwul is not helping my mindset that this is going to be my life line for about 4 weeks...
  13. congrats!!! does everyone get a drain? im having my sleeve in a week and a half and my dr never mentioned a drain but i read about it. hope you do fabulous on ur recovery!!!
  14. hi everyone!! well preop starts tomorrow!! im buying my powder first thing but i was wondering which tastes best im sure they are all unpleasant but which of the chocolate or vanilla is better!! please help!! my brain is so fried from trying to plan everything. reaching out for people's opinions! thanks a bunch!!
  15. @@iagree2shine we are the same day!! Thanks so much guys I've been so envoys lately I can't even eat and whenever I do I feel so sick. My nerves are getting te best of me. I go in for my preop tomorrow morning I'm not really what to expect of my surgeon tomorrow at te appointment. Good luck to everyone !!
  16. @@Telisa I start my bariatric advantage powder Wednesday is there anything else liquid we can have other than just that??
  17. Congrats!!!! I start preop Wednesday and I don't really know what to expect or do?? I'm so nervous. I'm doing the bariatric powder protein diet for 12 days then surgery the 21st. Any advice for a newbie?? I'm 23yrs old so it's all new to me.
  18. Hey Erin. April21st is my day as well. We can be sleeve buddies. Lol That would be fantastic!! I start my preop Wednesday so scared lol
  19. I dont know about toes but no fingernail polish. It interferes with the oxygen monitor. bMy surgeon is letting me keep my tips as long as it's a French style and my toes can be any color e said comes to it he'll wipe one off and the nurse will repaint it for me )
  20. That's my concern too! I start Wednesday doing the bariatric powder protein but I'm also hormonal and I keep worrying I'm going to turn into bitchmode lol. I'm sure your body is going through it all and it's alót mentally to take on a little grumpiness us more than normal !!! I'm sure your fabulous! Good luck
  21. I start pre op diet this Tuesday. Final meeting with surgeon tomorrow! Only the presurgery testing to go. That's so great!!! Let me know how ur preop goes or any good questions to ask my surgeon!! We can be April buddies !!!!Good luck
  22. hey guys! my date is april 21st!! so nervous i start preop wednesday- anyone going through it now?? what can i expect? i am doing the bariatric powdere preop diet. for 11 days!! helppp
  23. hey guys i am about to start my pre-op wednesday the Bariatric Advantage powder- i havent decided a flavor anyone have any reccommendations?? also what should i expect - i hear some people get sick from going from thousands of calories to about 400 so drastically, so people get headaches etc. My surgery date is april 21st i am really excited but nervous for my pre-op. any help greatly appreciated! thanks!!!! ERin
  24. @@hrhlaurie GOOD LUCK!! i have oxford insurance it took them about 2 weeks to finally get a response about my sugery clearance so i called my drs every other day lol. Let me know when you get your date! i can keep up updated on what to expect my surgery is the 21st. =]

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